Rockford Speedway Rules | Big 8 Series Rules

Loves Park, IL- The 2012-2014 Rulebook for Rockford Speedway and the Big 8 Late Model Series are now available online at each group’s website, www.rockfordspeedway.com and www.big8series.com. Changes and updates are highlighted in blue. Details pertaining to which tire will be utilized in each class will be released in late January, although no major changes are expected.

“It has been our goal for quite some time to release a long term rulebook both for Rockford and the Big 8 Late Models, this is what our staff has been working towards.” Stated Rockford Speedway General Manager Gregg McKarns. “The rules have been pretty consistent the past few years and we feel we have reached a point that allows us to do this for our competitors.”

Dennis Smith Jr. made a great last lap pass on Josh Thiering to win the Tractor Town 12-lap Figure-8 feature event.

Not a good night for Bobby Wilberg as he spun in turn four with a fire in his engine area. He was able to walk away but was done for the night in the All-American Sportsman Series.

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LOVES PARK, IL (Friday, September 30, 2011) – It was a wild night of racing action to open the 46th Annual National Short Track Championships at the Rockford Speedway. Bobby Wilberg, Rich Hinerichsen Jr., George Sparkman, Kris Nilson, Bryce Bailey and Dennis Smith Jr. all took home a feature win.

By: Eric Huenefeld
From top to bottom, Saturday nights in the year 2011 at the Rockford Speedway will forever be remembered as nights filled with drama and excitement. Nights that produced some of the most competitive short track racing anywhere, and nights that produced season long points battles that came down to the bitter end. When the dust settled on Whelen Engineering's Night of Champions Saturday, three of the four titlists were first timers, and champions ranged from seasoned veterans to fresh-faced youngsters.

NASCAR All American Sportsmen
A-Main 01 -- 1. Austin Nason, Roscoe; 2. Matt Berger, Loves Park; 3. Doug Bennett, Brodhead, Wis; 4. Justin Sellers, Carol Stream; 5. Josh Thiering, South Beloit; 6. Matt Lundberg, Rockford; 7. Brad Gerke (r), Loves Park; 8. Darrell Garman, South Beloit; 9. Scott Lawver, Roscoe; 10. Brandon Swinbank (r), Rockford; 11. Joshua Lundy (r), Loves Park; 12. Joey Thomas, Rockford; 13. John Dietrich, Carol Steam.

Five Champions will be crowned at Rockford Speedway this Saturday Night September 10 during Whelen NASCAR Championship Night. A full night of NASCAR action includes the NASCAR Stanley Steemer Late Models, Bargain Hunter Sportsman, Budweiser American Short Trackers, Mtn Dew RoadRunners, the Sam’s Drive-In Outhouse Race and the return of the popular Late Model Showdown Match Races. Saturday night will also feature the first ever RoadRunner non-winners feature encompassing all RoadRunners that did not pick up a feature win this season, it promises to be an interesting 15 lap feature. After the races, everyone is invited into the pit area for the Champion’s Party.

Rockford Speedway invites all Public Safety and Medical Professionals to be their guest during this event, simply show your badge/work ID at the gate to gain free admission. Spectator Gates open at 5, qualifying begins at 5:55 with the first race at 7:07pm. Adult tickets are $12, students (ages 12-17) $8, kids (ages 6-11) $5 with children ages five and under are admitted free. For more information visit www.rockfordspeedway.com or call 815-633-1500.

By: Eric Huenefeld
To many, Saturday night at Rockford Speedway was being billed as a "Wild Card Race" in the chase for Season Championships. With large car counts in each class, and with points races tightening in the Stanley Steemer NASCAR Late Models, Bargain Hunter Sportsman and Budweiser American Short Trackers, there was a sense of urgency and unpredictability about this Late August night. In some divisions, the point battle would tighten. However, dramatic swings in another race would give one of the points leader's a major late season lift in the season long ledger.

Boats will be destroyed Saturday night August 27 at Rockford Speedway during Nick’s Beatin’ ‘N Bangin’ Boat Race. Trucks and Vans will attempt to break their opponents’ boat from the tow vehicles in an attempt to be the last driver with his boat in tow at the end. The point battles tighten with just three weeks of racing left for the Stanley Steemer NASCAR Late Models, Bargain Hunter Sportsman, Budweiser American Short Trackers, Mtn Dew RoadRunners and Sam’s Drive-In Australian Pursuit Race.

Saturday night marks Round IV of the Gilley’s Cool 5 Series, with drivers vying for their share of the $12,500 point fund and fans will have a chance to walk away $1,000 richer if they can correctly identify the top 4 Late Model feature finishers, entry forms are available at the gate.

Remember, you can save $2 off your admission with a Rock River Valley Food Pantry Racing For Hunger Wristband available at Windsor Auto Sales.

LOVES PARK, Ill. (Saturday, August 13th, 2011) -- Mother Nature had her way today, raining down on the Rockford area and forcing the cancellation of tonight's racing program at the Rockford Speedway. Heavy cells of precipitation have occupied much of the vicinity throughout the afternoon and more inclement weather is expected this evening.

Racing fans don't have to wait long to whet their appetite for speed as the NASCAR Whelen All-American Series returns to the high banks of the legendary speed plant next Saturday night with a full slate of action. On tap are the Stanley Steemer NASCAR Late Models featuring a tense duel at the top of the standings between rivals Ryan Carlson and two-time division champ Jerry Gille as well as the tumultuous Budweiser American Short Trackers. The Mtn Dew RoadRunners will also be in action as well as the Illini Midgets plus the Sam's Drive-In RoadRunner Challenge featuring the Driver Bike Race.

With over 20-plus trucks, vans, cars, and an assortment of other vehicles towing trailers, fans were certainly treated to a spectacular show in the main event of the evening's program, the Kar Korner World Famous Figure 8 Trailer Race used some deft maneuvers to outlasted everyone to collect the hardware for his trophy case.

A full house of race fans of all ages were treated to an evening of great racing and of couse the World Famous Figure 8 Trailer Race.